SAGINAW TWP, MI – A new Panera Bread location is being built at the site of a recently demolished car wash on State Street in Saginaw Township.

The new restaurant will be between the Red Horse Bar and State Street Kroger on a property owned by CSTATE LLC, according to Saginaw Township Community Development Director Bill Schutt.

Previously, the property was home to the Gentle Touch Auto Wash, located at 4738 State St. The building the car wash occupied was built more than 50 years ago, Schutt said.

A foundation has been laid at the site, and crews have begun erecting the building, according to Schutt. However, it remains unclear when the new Panera Bread will open.

Panera Bread officials could not immediately be reached for comment.

The State Street Panera Bread will be the fast-casual

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